Inspection Report

Business Name
Sushi Mocorito
Business Address
4002 W Van Buren ST Phoenix AZ 85009
Permit Number
MF-21-0514
Permit Type
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3
Inspection Purpose
Mobile Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
10/21/2025
Grade
Not Participating
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected Addl Notes: Observed several flies inside unit, ensure to keep outer openings closed. Rear entry door was open at time of inspection, ensure to keep doors closed during hours of operation or keep screens on doors to prevent vermin entry. Ensure to provide screens for pass-thru windows to prevent vermin entry. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 47

Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used

Comments:

4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Addl Notes: Refrigeration unit holding Non-TCS food items ambient temperature at 45*F. Discussed with operator storage of TCS food items requires cold holding temperatures of 41*F or below. Per operator, unit had frozen ice built up earlier today. Ensure to make necessary repairs and keep refrigeration at 41*F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 50

Description: Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Comments:

5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability Addl Notes: No hot water available at initial time of inspection. Maintenance crew arrived an turned on water heater. Hot water verified at 110*F at three compartment sink and 100*F at hand sink. Ensure hot water is available during hours of operation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed old food debris in several areas of mobile food establishment including surfaces, refrigeration, floors, walls and ceilings. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize all areas. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 57

Description: MCEHC Mobile Food Requirements

Comments:

MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 9q - MF Type III-Mobile food establishments shall not connect to water or wastewater systems except during servicing operations at a commissary or as approved by the Department. Addl Notes: Observed potable water line connected to potable water tank and waste drain valve connected to discharge line leading into underground waste storage tank. Discussed with operator approval from Environmental Services for setup at time of inspection. Will follow-up with Mobile Food Team regarding approval. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details


Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Observed mobile plumbing setup to indicating mobile food establishment permanently plumbed into a potable water line and wastewater tank at designated location.

Discussed approval from this department for permanent setup. Requested documentation for prior approvals for current plumbing setup from operator at time of inspection.

Unable to verify if setup is approved and will follow up with Mobile team regarding additional requirements.

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation
Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation
Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation
Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program
All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.